Copycat Panera Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

COPYCAT PANERA LEMON DROP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars.
• Mix in vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest along with one egg. Add second egg and mix.
• Slowly beat in flour mixture in several additions, mixing lightly between each.
• Fold in white chocolate chips.
• Scoop golf ball sized balls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until edges are just turning golden brown.

COPYCAT PANERA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (you want the oven ready as soon as you're done scooping!)
• Use a sharp knife to chop 1/2 cup of the chocolate chunks into small shards and slivers (Note: only chop HALF of the chunks - not the full cup we'll be adding). Set aside.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and cover with a paper towel (will help for splattering). Melt the butter for 30-45 seconds until all is melted (no chunks left). You want it hot; if you hear it "pop" then it's most likely done. *If you've made these before, see notes section for this change in 2022.
• Pour butter into a larger bowl then add in white sugar and brown sugar and use a spatula to stir until combined (* do not use a mixer for this recipe). Add in egg and vanilla, then mix. Next, add in baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix again. Add in flour and mix until all the flour disappears into the dough. Note: the dough WILL be wet and sticky, this is normal.
• Add the 1/2 cup of chopped chunks and 1/2 cup of whole chunks into the dough and mix. Allow dough to sit for 1-2 minutes to slightly set so it's not as sticky.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 3-tablespoon sized scoops then gently roll into your hands to create a ball. Flatten the tops so that they're a thick disc vs. a round ball. See image in post for reference. Without flattening, your cookies will be thicker and more cakey.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. You want them to be slightly brown on top and look slightly underbaked (my oven was perfect at 11 minutes).
• Remove from oven and place entire pan on a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool on the hot pan for 10-15 minutes before removing them. This will allow them to finish baking on the hot pan. Once cooled, use a spatula to transfer them to a wire cooling rack.

COPYCAT PANERA BREAD MUFFIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
• In a large bowl, add the butter, oil, and sugar. Mix the batter with an electric mixer at high speed.
• Add the egg, vanilla, and beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl to incorporate.
• Add flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and beat to just incorporate; don't overmix.
• Add the milk and yogurt. Beat until incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
• Chill the batter for 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the batter onto the sheets. Make sure to have at least 3 to 4 inches between them. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until they start to brown on the edges and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow the muffins tops to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.